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AdvertisementArchaeology and palaeontologyWorldUnited States & CanadaRare duck-billed dinosaur ‘mummies’ reveal a surprise: hoofed feetEdmontosaurus fossils had large areas of preserved external skin surface, providing the most fleshed-out view of a large dinosaur to date
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPReutersPublished: 6:36am, 24 Oct 2025Two fossilised “mummies” unearthed by scientists in the badlands of Wyoming of the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus reveal the external anatomy in exquisite detail, including the surprising presence of hooves on the feet – a first for any dinosaur.
AdvertisementThe two Edmontosaurus individuals, dating to the very end of the dinosaur age 66 million years ago, were a young adult roughly 12.2 metres (40ft) long and a two-year-old juvenile about half that length.
The contours of the external fleshy surface of the two dinosaurs were preserved over the skeleton by a thin clay layer about one-hundredth of an inch (0.025cm) thick that formed a..

Image Via Peach Jars' Instagram A new viral clip has sparked debate across the Twitch community after streamer PeachJars directly criticized fellow streamer Tectone, labeling his audience as “low IQ.” The footage, shared widely on social media, targeted both Tectone’s content style and the type of viewers he attracts. This incident comes amid ongoing discussions about content quality and community engagement on streaming platforms.PeachJars criticizes Tectone over content and audienceIn the viral clip, PeachJars framed her comments as a critique of Tectone’s approach to streaming and audience interaction. She suggested that his presentation style and content decisions contributed to the perceived intelligence of his viewership. The callout gained extra traction when fans resurfaced an older clip showing Tectone making several factual errors, including claiming that World War II occurred in the 1800s and misplacing Pearl Harbor in Japan rather than Hawaii. These errors were cited a..

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre extended his Diwali greetings and clubbed it with 'Bandi Chor Divas' wish inviting criticism for the way he worded it. Social media users commented that he was pandering to Khalistanis and it was no wonder that his party lost the last election. “Sikhs, Hindus, Jains & Buddhists across Canada are celebrating Bandi Chhor Divas & Diwali — festivals of light, freedom & hope. May this day inspire peace, justice & prosperity for all. Happy Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas!” Pierre Poilievre posted. Social media users claimed they are Hindus, Jains and Buddhists and never heard of Bandi Chhor Divas.Prime Minister Mark Carney too wished for Bandi Chhor Divas but he kept his message only for the Sikh communities in Canada. “Sikh communities are gathering across Canada today for Bandi Chhor Divas — a celebration of freedom and justice. As you come together with family and friends to reflect on the values of service, faith, and generosity, I wish you a won..

AdvertisementScienceChinaScienceTrump, Xi and the ‘green paradox’: how China is building a climate-proof futureAmbitious transformation of country’s energy consumption and urban planning makes economic sense too, analysts say
Reading Time:5 minutesWhy you can trust SCMP3Holly ChikPublished: 6:00am, 23 Oct 2025China and the United States often find themselves sharply at odds on policy, but nowhere is the divide between the rival powers more striking than on climate change – as their leaders made clear at last month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York.AdvertisementEven as US President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world”, his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, used the moment to unveil Beijing’s latest strategies for addressing the issue.Xi said China sought to cut its emissions by 7 to 10 per cent from peak levels by 2035, while increasing the share of non-fossil fuels in its energy mix to over 30 per cent, with a focus on..

AdvertisementUS-China trade warOpinionChina OpinionWenran JiangOpinion | Can China make its rare earth controls bite?If China backs down or fails to enforce its controls effectively, it will undermine this policy and cast doubt on other tools it wields
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPWenran JiangPublished: 5:30am, 23 Oct 2025The Chinese government’s recent announcement of more export controls on rare earth-related items marks a significant shift in global economic statecraft. The new measures, covering a spectrum of rare earth elements, other critical materials and relevant processing technologies, have been justified as measures to safeguard national security and fulfil non-proliferation obligations.AdvertisementThe controls aim to deny the use of the materials in foreign military systems, linking China’s mines directly to the heart of Western military technological superiority.This could be seen as a robust policy response to the challenges posed by the United States’ own..